Discover the top 100 best red wines of Lirac of Rhône méridional as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the red wines that are popular of Lirac and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Rhône cru on the right bank facing Châteauneuf-du-Pape (Gard): Grenache Noir signature as king red (>=40%) with Syrah and Mourvèdre — deep robe with notes of red and black fruits, garrigue, spices evolving to leather, liquorice, truffle and cocoa. Signature fresh rosés on red fruits and flowers. Mineral racy whites of Bourboulenc, Clairette, Grenache Blanc and Roussanne (white fruits, flowers). Only historical Rhône appellation in all 3 colours.
AOC (1947), galets roulés and sands.
Supple, sun-drenched reds with a deep ruby robe, smooth tannins and moderate acidity, with intense aromas of ripe red fruit (strawberry, raspberry, candied cherry), garrigue (thyme, bay), white pepper, kirsch and soft spice. Ample, warm palate. Absolute pillar of Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC, Gigondas, Côtes-du-Rhône, Tavel rosé, Priorat DOQ, Rioja (as Garnacha) and star of naturally sweet wines (Banyuls, Maury, Rasteau). Autochthonous Mediterranean variety from Aragon.
red wines from the region of Lirac go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef tongue in hot pickle sauce, seven o'clock leg of lamb or duck stew with cahors wine.
On the nose in the region of Lirac often reveals types of flavors of earth, black fruit or oak and sometimes also flavors of spices, black fruits or red fruit. In the mouth in the region of Lirac is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
